London Fashion Week is undoubtably one of the strangest events to visit, where stopping to ask a complete stranger to photograph their shoes is considered common practice, and people watching isn't just a passing hobby - it's a sport. True, some of the outfits that grace the cobbles down at Somerset House would cause even the most liberal to raise an eyebrow, but casting all pretences aside, there's no denying that it attracts some of the most interesting, sartorially minded, detail driven people this city has to offer.
Setting a precedent with previous offerings, it was really no surprise that the latest Autumn/Winter drop from Danish label Norse Projects would be a strong one. Their penchant for uncluttered and functional clothing is very much a recurring theme, in a collection that simply epitomizes Nordic simplicity. However, notability can really be attributed to the colour palette used. With hues of vibrant citrus to deep purples, they have used tones that would feel more at home in a Spring/Summer lookbook, which in turn drives home the impeccable construction of their range.
You may have realized that there's been a rather lengthy (ahem, four month) silence around here.
Sorry.
Please accept my sincere apologies with this behind the scenes vid of the recent Gaga x Terry Richardson shoot for Supreme. Suffice to say, it's pretty NSFW.
Today's Three Things feature a rehearsal video from Wallpaper, Norse Project's new denim range, and a youth targeted viral from Hermès.
WALLPAPER'S INDIAN SUMMER DESERT SESSION
Watch as Indie funk duo Wallpaper take feelgood and place it on a pre-medicated dose of steroids. Their drive through the barren Nevada desert is an enviable location for a rehearsal studio, and their nostalgia laden track 'Indian Summer' - with its infectious carefree nature harking 'best of summer' memories - plays the perfect accompaniment.
NORSE PROJECTS WHITE SELVEDGE
With an appreciation for the uncluttered aesthetic, Danish brand Norse Projects makes its first foray into denim with trademark Scandinavian clarity. Constructed with 13.5oz white selvedge denim produced exclusively for the company at their European factory and a Norse Projects pin for understated adornment, the range encompasses three fits: Regular Straight, Slim Straight, and Tapered.
Just when you thought you had earmarked fingerboards as a crazy childhood fad, French high fashion house Hermès revives the 90's playground toy to showcase their collections in an uncharacteristic tongue-in-cheek light. As the words 'Hermès' and 'Viral' in the same sentence represent a somewhat alien affair, the brand will have to wait on bated breath to see if the video resonates well with its younger target audience.
Taken in a period just shy of 48 hours, the following pictures are of a recent jaunt in Sweden's vibrant capital, Stockholm. A place that thrives from comfortable contrasts - where ornate medieval architecture seem just at home as their modernist counterparts - it's not surprising that it effortlessly presents forward thinking with a classic charm. The city's thumping heartbeat however does not lie with its buildings, but rather its inhabitants, who's progressive nature of Nordic cool ensure they are just as beautiful as Stockholm itself.
This long overdue Three Things features menswear craftworkers S.E.H Kelly, rising star Azealia Banks, and the aesthetically minded Nanamica.
S.E.H KELLY AW 2010 - BOOK No.1
Operating under a strict 'Made in England' credos, a mark that almost guarantees heritage and superb workmanship, S.E.H Kelly has made a resolute inception into the field of menswear. The pieces from their Autumn/Winter collection emanate an unperturbed quality, succinctly paying homage to the unwavering attention given in the production process - from inspiration taken from their experience on Saville Row, to sourcing trusted relationships for every garment component with selected local suppliers.
Burgeoning talent Azealia Banks looks set to leave an unabashed mark on the hip hop industry. Armed with a razor sharp tongue and an insouciant swagger to match, L8R leaves us with a unrelenting bass pleasing snippet of her lyrical prowess. Attention grabbing gimmicks don't make the cut in her repertoire, delivering a distilled rawness that is almost unheard of amongst her peers.
NANAMICA CYCLE PACK
Renowned for handling the premium Purple Label for The North Face, Japanese label Nanamica once again demonstrate their tenacious affinity towards technical functionality and austere simplicity with their Fall/Winter 2010 Cycle Pack. Made from Cordura Nylon, the pack's stark uninterrupted design is a prime example of utilitarian aesthetics.
